Category Archives: Press

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

STATEMENT | A heartfelt appeal for peace in the Holy Land and all the Middle East

In light of the tragic anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks on the Israeli people, and in the face of the exceptionally grave humanitarian crisis in the region, alongside the dangerous Middle Eastern political dynamics involving an increasing number of actors, COMECE issues the following statement from its President, H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, on Thursday, 3 October 2024. Download the Statement “On behalf of … Continue reading »

Migration & Asylum, Policy Areas, Press

News

110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees

“God walks with His people” is the theme chosen by the Holy Father for the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR), which is held today, Sunday, September 29, 2024. The Message addresses the itinerant dimension of the Church with a particular focus on our migrant brothers and sisters, a contemporary icon of the journeying Church. It is a path to be undertaken in a … Continue reading »

Christian ARTworks month by month, Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Apostolic Administration of Estonia

Christian ARTworks | Pilgrimage to the Marian shrine of Viru-Nigula

This month, our ‘Christian Heritage month by month’ column presents the pilgrimage to the Marian shrine of Viru-Nigula, in the Apostolic Administration of Estonia. Click here for more info Every year, Estonian Catholics make a pilgrimage to the shrine of Viru-Nigula, the oldest Marian sanctuary dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The pilgrimage is led by the Apostolic Administrator of Estonia to give thanks for the Graces … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

COMECE submits contribution to EU consultation on European Education Area

COMECE released its contribution to the EC’s open public consultation on the European Education Area (EEA) on Monday, 23 September 2024. Mgr. Stepnowski: “The teaching profession should be put at the centre of European education policies, for the sake of young generations’ integral development”. Download the Document The 2024 Education and Training Monitor highlights that EU Member States are experiencing significant teacher shortages, a critical … Continue reading »

Policy Areas, Press, Youth policies

Event

“Youth, Intergenerational Dialogue, and Faith-Based Political Engagement” – Brussels Expo, 28 September

COMECE is organising the conference “Youth, Intergenerational Dialogue, and Faith-Based Political Engagement” on Saturday, 28 September 2024, at Brussels Expo, Belgium. This event is part of the Hope Happening festival, taking place in conjunction with Pope Francis’ visit to Belgium. Register now! The panel discussion will provide a platform for exchange on intergenerational dialogue, youth empowerment, and faith-based political engagement. Panelists will reflect on how … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press

Invitation

EVENT | Join Us for the Season of Creation: Reflect on Water Management with ELSiA in Brussels

As part of the Season of Creation, which culminates on 4 October, the European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA) invites you to two special events focused on water management, taking place on 1-2 October 2024 in Brussels. Tuesday, 1 October: Vernissage of Burnt Landscapes We invite you to the opening of Burnt Landscapes, an exhibition by French painter Claire Forgeot. Her artwork, deeply influenced by the … Continue reading »

Press

Invitation

EVENT | Commemoration Mass for Mgr. Noël Treanor, Late Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and the Chapel for Europe invite you to a commemoration mass for H.E. Mgr. Noël Treanor, on Tuesday, 24 September 2024, at 19:00 at the Chapel for Europe in Brussels. Archbishop Noël Treanor passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, 11 August 2024. Known for his deep commitment to European integration, his linguistic skills, and his … Continue reading »

Christian ARTworks month by month, Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Cyprus

Christian ARTworks | The Chapel of the Virgin Mary of Kambily

This month, our ‘Christian Heritage month by month’ column presents the chapel of the Virgin Mary of Kambily, in the Maronite Archeparchy of Cyprus. Click here for more info The chapel of the Virgin Mary (Panayia of Kambily) is located in Kambily, a small village on the Southern slopes of the Pentadaktylos mountain range in Cyprus. It is a small, single-aisled church with a dome, built in … Continue reading »

Press

News

Funeral of Apostolic Nuncio to the EU, Archbishop Noël Treanor

A Mass corpore insepulto for Archbishop Noël Treanor was held on Friday, 16 August 2024, at the Church of Our Lady of Victories at the Sablon in Brussels. The Mass was presided over by Cardinal Jozef De Kesel. .:: VIDEO OF THE FUNERAL IN BRUSSELS – VIDEO OF THE FUNERAL IN BELFAST ::. The Mass was concelebrated by Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich S.J., Monsignor Mariano Crociata, Monsignor … Continue reading »

Press

Press Release

COMECE mourns the death of Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union Mgr Noël Treanor

Archbishop Noël Treanor, Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, in Brussels, Belgium, at the age of 73. COMECE President Mgr. Crociata: “We have lost a true man of dialogue who passionately and creatively accompanied EU integration from a Catholic perspective.” “With deep sorrow, we have learned of the passing of our brother, Monsignor Noel Treanor. On behalf of … Continue reading »